Wetland Mitigation Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Ducks Unlimited
Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Wetland Mitigation Specialist - San Francisco Bay Area
The Western Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) has an opening for a Wetland Mitigation Specialist to assist our Bay Area Conservation Team in managing a new In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program within the San Francisco Bay watershed. This position will be preferentially staffed from DU's Bay Area Field Station in Vallejo, California. Partially remote work options may be available for qualified candidates living with a two-hour drive of the San Francisco Bay Area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ducks Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North American waterfowl, other wildlife and people. For over 20 years, DU has worked closely with public and private partners in the San Francisco Bay Area to collaboratively design and deliver voluntary wetland and estuarine restoration projects in partnership with public and private land managers. The ILF Program will be integral to and build from DU's existing conservation program and will leverage compensatory mitigation dollars to increase both the pace and scale of restoration projects in the San Francisco Bay watershed. The ILF Program will also build from and be supported by DU's national mitigation team, which successfully operates ILF Programs in five states (New York, Vermont, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota), along with 48 mitigation banks across the mid-west and east coast.
Credits sold through the ILF program will provide compensatory mitigation for estuarine and freshwater wetland impacts permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ILF Program responsibilities will include:
QUALIFICATIONS
Ducks Unlimited is seeking a talented and self-motivated person to join our team of conservation minded biologists and engineers restoring and enhancing aquatic habitats in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and inter-personal skills, a positive attitude and commitment to ecological restoration, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Education and Experience - Applicant's must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in an environmental planning or natural resources related field from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must have at least three years of relevant experience, preferably with demonstrated knowledge of wetland mitigation rules and regulations. Desirable experience includes program or project management (budgets, schedules) and familiarity with the operation of wetland mitigation banks or ILF Programs. Beneficial and complimentary experiences may include identifying wetland restoration opportunities; developing wetland mitigation plans; identifying and securing land protection mechanisms; completing wetland delineations; and preparing federal and state permit application packages for agency review.
Communication Skills - The successful candidate must be able to communicate ILF Program requirements and permit requirements to teams of varying backgrounds, including the IRT, DU staff, project partners, landowners, and regulators. Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Technical Skills - The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of MS Office software, comfortable working online, and comfortable using a personal computer. Job responsibilities may require fieldwork in adverse weather and landscape conditions and may require overnight travel. Familiarity with ArcPro, GPS equipment, and all-terrain vehicles is beneficial.
SALARY: $80,000.00- $110,000.00 annually. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
For more information regarding this please see posted "Jobs" at www.ducks.org, or contact:
Maria Camacho, Executive Assistant
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Western Regional Office
3074 Gold Canal Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until a qualified applicant is identified.
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
The Western Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) has an opening for a Wetland Mitigation Specialist to assist our Bay Area Conservation Team in managing a new In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program within the San Francisco Bay watershed. This position will be preferentially staffed from DU's Bay Area Field Station in Vallejo, California. Partially remote work options may be available for qualified candidates living with a two-hour drive of the San Francisco Bay Area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ducks Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North American waterfowl, other wildlife and people. For over 20 years, DU has worked closely with public and private partners in the San Francisco Bay Area to collaboratively design and deliver voluntary wetland and estuarine restoration projects in partnership with public and private land managers. The ILF Program will be integral to and build from DU's existing conservation program and will leverage compensatory mitigation dollars to increase both the pace and scale of restoration projects in the San Francisco Bay watershed. The ILF Program will also build from and be supported by DU's national mitigation team, which successfully operates ILF Programs in five states (New York, Vermont, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota), along with 48 mitigation banks across the mid-west and east coast.
Credits sold through the ILF program will provide compensatory mitigation for estuarine and freshwater wetland impacts permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ILF Program responsibilities will include:
- Administration of the ILF Program, including coordination with the Interagency Review Team (IRT), management of credit sales data and implementation requirements, and oversight of financial accounts and management plans.
- Collaboration with DU conservation staff to identify and develop projects well suited for integration into the ILF Program, in consideration of the ILF banking instrument, and to facilitate development of appropriate contractual agreements for ILF projects.
- Collaboration with DU conservation staff to develop site-specific Mitigation Plans, including performance standards, appropriate site protection mechanisms, and long-term management strategies tied to ILF Program requirements.
- Carrying out other mitigation-related tasks, including administration of DU fee for services agreements, representing the Western Region at meetings and conferences related to regional and national mitigation topics, and tracking changes in state and federal mitigation policy and regulation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ducks Unlimited is seeking a talented and self-motivated person to join our team of conservation minded biologists and engineers restoring and enhancing aquatic habitats in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and inter-personal skills, a positive attitude and commitment to ecological restoration, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Education and Experience - Applicant's must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in an environmental planning or natural resources related field from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must have at least three years of relevant experience, preferably with demonstrated knowledge of wetland mitigation rules and regulations. Desirable experience includes program or project management (budgets, schedules) and familiarity with the operation of wetland mitigation banks or ILF Programs. Beneficial and complimentary experiences may include identifying wetland restoration opportunities; developing wetland mitigation plans; identifying and securing land protection mechanisms; completing wetland delineations; and preparing federal and state permit application packages for agency review.
Communication Skills - The successful candidate must be able to communicate ILF Program requirements and permit requirements to teams of varying backgrounds, including the IRT, DU staff, project partners, landowners, and regulators. Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Technical Skills - The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of MS Office software, comfortable working online, and comfortable using a personal computer. Job responsibilities may require fieldwork in adverse weather and landscape conditions and may require overnight travel. Familiarity with ArcPro, GPS equipment, and all-terrain vehicles is beneficial.
SALARY: $80,000.00- $110,000.00 annually. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
For more information regarding this please see posted "Jobs" at www.ducks.org, or contact:
Maria Camacho, Executive Assistant
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Western Regional Office
3074 Gold Canal Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until a qualified applicant is identified.
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.